1 year ago
While most people think of flies as a single entity, there are actually four species that impact livestock herds: houseflies, horn flies, stable flies and face flies. K-State Research and Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds outlines the best ways to control flies in livestock herds, a problem that she says “plagues most producers most years.” “Lucky for us, ...

1 year ago
Harvest continues to plod along into the second week of July, and farmers who still have wheat left to cut are facing rain delays and hail, leading to a long, drawn-out wheat harvest. From July 3 to July 9, there were only 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) ...

1 year ago
Tim and Marta Belstra of DeMotte, Indiana, have invested in the grain science and industry department at Kansas State University by creating the Belstra Family Professorship in Feed Science. Chad Paulk, associate professor of feed science and management, is the first to receive the award, which will support his research and teaching activities. Paulk's research focuses on feed processing, ...

1 year ago
In agricultural circles, it’s often jokingly said that to test the strength of a marriage, just work cattle together. Anyone who has helped move cattle can share that processing time is often stressful not only for the animals but the people as well. To minimize everyone’s stress, the team of experts at the Kansas State University ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Corn Growers Associations is inviting everyone to join them for a great dinner, and an opportunity to network with area growers, Kansas corn leaders and staff. You can learn how Kansas Corn is working for corn growers to build markets, educate and advocate for our industry in on the state and national levels. Kansas ...

1 year ago
Kansas wheat harvest is 46% complete, well behind 80% last year, and behind 63% for the five-year average, according to the official statistics provided by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in its crop progress report for the week ending July 2, 2023. Winter wheat conditions rated 51% very poor to poor, 33% fair and ...

1 year ago
One of the highlights of the summer for many 4-Hers is taking their livestock projects to the county fair, but unexpected health challenges can keep those animals from being eligible to show, says Kansas State University veterinarian Bob Larson. Speaking on a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast, Larson said: “Ringworm and warts are two of the most ...

1 year ago
High Plains Journal is once again combining its popular Sorghum U and Wheat U into one event in 2020, building off of its successful first year in 2019. Sorghum U/Wheat U will feature practical learning opportunities for both crops on August 11 at the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane. Breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and producer panels will ...

1 year ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) effort. These commitments, which align with President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will ramp up the conservation ...

1 year ago
Triple-digit temperatures mean it certainly feels like the right weather to harvest wheat, but producers and elevators alike are feeling behind schedule. Wheat harvest has shifted west, moving into areas with more extreme drought conditions and more abandoned acres. The wheat acres that remain are coming in below average, but slightly better than expected, while ...

1 year ago
When handling food, people often know to read the label to guide them on how to properly store the product so that the ingredient can be used at its peak and food waste is minimized. In much the same way, livestock producers need to read the label on animal health products to know how to best ...